MA H427

Bill

MA H427

Relative to providing health education in schools

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to providing health education in schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to require health education as part of the state's educational standards. The bill specifies that the health education standards must be age-appropriate and medically accurate, covering topics such as physical development, nutrition, sexuality, mental health, substance use, and public health. The bill also requires school districts to adopt a policy allowing parents to exempt their children from any portion of the human sexuality curriculum. Additionally, the bill directs the state to reevaluate the foundation budget to ensure sufficient funding for the health education framework.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Harriette Chandler (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Mindy Domb (D), Nika Elugardo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H410 (on 02/20/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H427

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H427
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H427.pdf

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